What Are The Basic Parts Of A Desktop Computer?

PARTS OF A DESKTOP COMPUTER – In this topic, we will now know and discuss the basic parts of a desktop computer.

A desktop computer is one of the personal computer made for regular use at a single place on or near a desk or table.

Here are its parts, according to Canvas:

Computer Case
- It is the metal or plastic box which has the main components of the computer, which includes:
  - motherboard
  - central processing unit (CPU)
  - power supply
  - et cetera.
- This part usually lies flat on a desk, with the monitor sitting on top of it
Monitor
- This works with the video card that is found inside the computer case in order to display images and text on the screen.
- The newer versions now have LCD (liquid crystal display) or LED (light-emitting diode) displays.
Power Cord
- It is the link between the power outlet and the power supply unit in the computer case. Without it, the computer will not turn on.
Keyboard
- It is one of the ways people communicate through the computer and enter data. There are many types of keyboard such as:
  - wired
  - wireless
  - ergonomic
  - multimedia
  - gaming
  - et cetera
Mouse
- A peripheral known as a pointing device. This allows you to point, click and move the objects on the screen.